Grace Carroll

Grace Carroll is a Postdoctoral Research Scholar in the Department of STEM Education at North Carolina State University’s College of Education. Her work focuses on advancing model-based teaching strategies, teacher professional development, and equity in STEM education. She collaborates with groups such as the Belk Center and Friday Institute, contributing to initiatives like the SIMIRS framework and SageModeler educational tools.

Her research emphasizes understanding barriers to adopting model-based teaching, the role of pedagogical content knowledge (PCK), and the impact of teacher epistemic orientations. Recent studies have explored mentor teacher perceptions, equity-oriented STEM reforms, and the validation of assessment tools for modeling competencies.

Publications highlight themes such as synthesizing modeling pedagogies, evaluating professional development outcomes, and leveraging technology like SageModeler for undergraduate systems modeling. Though no awards are listed, her contributions reflect a commitment to evidence-based educational practices.

Grace’s work intersects with broader university initiatives, including post-secondary STEM equity efforts and K-12 teacher mentoring programs. She is affiliated with the STEM Education department’s staff team, engaging in both research and educational outreach activities.